Goodguys 2025 Meguiar’s West Coast d’Elegance Winner
The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association recently announced that Greg Heinrich’s 1935 Chevy coupe was awarded the 2025 Meguiar’s West Coast d’Elegance winner (for vehicles built before 1966). This prestigious accolade was presented during the 24th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals, sponsored by FiTech Fuel Injection.
Heinrich partnered with Rodger Lee and the Ironworks Speed & Kustom crew to bring his vision for the Chevy coupe to life. Having previously collaborated with Lee on a custom 1955 Chevy that received numerous accolades, Heinrich’s latest project promises to achieve similar success.
Every aspect of the 1935 Chevy has been meticulously crafted, featuring a custom frame with an extended wheelbase, a chopped top, and a uniquely sectioned body. The original taillight lenses remain intact among a stunning array of modifications, including a machined firewall, custom hood sides, and one-off wheels. Underhood, a smooth, detailed small-block Chevy is enhanced with a vintage eight-stack injection system connected to a modern electronic fuel injection system.
The interior impresses with a precisely machined dashboard and luxurious maroon leather contrasting beautifully with the polished blue exterior.
Congratulations to Greg Heinrich and Ironworks Speed & Kustom for this remarkable achievement. The Meguiar’s West Coast d’Elegance Award is the first of many honors to be distributed in the Goodguys 2025 “Top 12” awards season, with additional categories recognizing outstanding vehicles in muscle cars, street machines, custom rods, and more.
For more information on this and other Goodguys awards, contact them at (800) 777-1258 or visit good-guys.com.
A Hot Rodder’s Garage Mahal
Steve Frisbie of Steve’s Auto Restorations built an impressive 9,200-square-foot building on private property to house a remarkable private collection of classic and vintage cars. The building features a main level decked with a stunning stamped and stained cobblestone floor, extensive rock work throughout, and a fully motorized turntable beneath the upstairs office, seamlessly integrated to match the flooring.
This unique space houses 21 remarkable vehicles, with room for three to four additional classics. Noteworthy cars in the collection include a one-of-a-kind 1901 Frisbie brass roadster, a 1933 Dodge sedan delivery with only 33,000 original miles, and a variety of quintessential American classics, like a 1934 Ford five-window coupe, a 1958 Corvette, and various models from Chevrolet and Cadillac, spanning multiple decades.
Additionally, the collection showcases four stunning 10×20-foot backlit murals of Steve’s Auto Restorations builds, vintage brass chandeliers, operable 1930s radios, and a curated art collection by David Uhl. Thirteen restored vintage gas pumps, along with other unique displays, enhance the charm of this automotive oasis.
This building serves as a sanctuary for car enthusiasts and aims to host select hot rod and classic car events, showcasing a passion for automotive history and craftsmanship.
For inquiries or to learn more about upcoming events, please get in touch with the owner. You can contact Steve’s Auto Restorations at (503) 665-2222 or visit stevesautorestorations.com.
